The Gospel of Ramakrishna

The Gospel of Ramakrishna is a book by Swami Abhedananda, first published in 1907. This work presents the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, the nineteenth-century Indian mystic and saint who inspired a spiritual renaissance in India and attracted followers across the world. Swami Abhedananda, a direct disciple of Ramakrishna and a key figure in the Ramakrishna Order, offers a thoughtful and intimate account of his master’s spiritual insights, everyday sayings, and encounters with seekers of all kinds.

The book captures the simplicity, depth, and spontaneity of Ramakrishna’s message—one that emphasized direct experience of God, devotion beyond ritualism, and the essential unity of all religions. Rather than presenting a formal theological system, it offers a living picture of a spiritual teacher in action, blending parables, conversations, and personal reflections. First reaching Western readers in the early twentieth century, the work became an important channel for Vedantic thought at a time when many were questioning materialism and rigid dogma, and it continues to resonate with readers drawn to universal spirituality and the mystical path.